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Puerto Rican Empanada Dough Recipe

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Empanada a.k.a. meat pie dough and Puerto Rican meat stuffing
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Description

Empanadas are a traditional Puerto Rican dish that consists of a dough filled with various delicious ingredients. The dough is typically made with flour, water, and oil, and it is then rolled out and filled with a savory or sweet filling of your choice. In this recipe, we will be focusing on the empanada dough portion of the dish, which can be used for any type of filling you desire.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Add the vegetable shortening and use your fingers to mix it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
  3. Add the cold water and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  6. Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball of dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
  7. Place a spoonful of your desired filling onto one half of the dough circle.
  8. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and use a fork to crimp the edges of the empanada closed.
  9. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough and filling.
  10. Place the empanadas onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it comes together. If the dough is too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it is the right consistency. You can fill the empanadas with any filling of your choice, such as ground beef, cheese, chicken and more.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 200
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Potassium: 40mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Vitamin A: 0IU
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 5mg
  • Iron: 2mg

Recipe Tips

For best results, make sure your vegetable shortening is cold before mixing it into the flour mixture. To make filling the empanadas easier, you can use a small cookie scoop to portion out the filling. If you don't have vegetable shortening, you can use butter or lard instead. Store any leftover empanadas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

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